2012 Guide List - Scottish Tourist Guide Directory - Available Now

The STGA are pleased to advise that the annual directory for all professional Scottish Touri... read more

What They Say...

“VisitScotland is delighted to endorse the Scottish Tourist Guides Association as the professional membership body for fully trained and accredited tourist guides in Scotland. STGA accredited guides are passionate ambassadors for Scotland and in providing our visitors with information and inspiration, help deliver a memorable experience for them."

Ben Carter
Head of Strategic Relations
VisitScotland

Inform, Engage & Entertain

Welcome to the Scottish Tourist Guides Association -  a leading provider of professional tourist guides throughout Scotland.

Our aim is to provide clients with professional, highly skilled and knowledgeable tourist guides who'll exceed client expectations on every level.

STGA Guides are passionate ambassadors for Scotland and can help deliver truly memorable experiences - whether your visit is for business or pleasure.

Years of experience has proven that our unique strength lies in the training and professionalism of our guides. The STGA is the only professional body for fully trained and accredited guides in Scotland and is endorsed by both VisitScotland and VisitBritain.

Each accredited guide brings a host of different skills ranging from languages to specialist areas of interest but what they all have in common is that they are excellent communicators and able to share their in-depth knowledge of Scotland with you in a fun and interesting way.

With so much to see and do ranging from history, arts and architecture, castles and culture to enjoying spectacular scenery, sports and wildlife you can rest assured that STGA Guides can invigorate any travel itinerary leaving you thirsty for more!

Whatever your reason is for visiting Scotland, we can easily find the right guide for you.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Coach & Walking Tours

The STGA provides guides who can accompany you on coach and walking tours across Scotland. The professional service they provide will ensure you truly discover Scotland whilst maintaining your comfort and safety at all times.

Scottish Guide List

2012 Guide List - Scottish Tourist Guide Directory - Available Now

The STGA are pleased to advise that the annual directory for all professional Scottish Tourist Guides, the Guide List, is now available for 2012. Filled to the brim with details of all our qualified Blue Badge, Green Badge and Yellow Badge Guides – you will be sure to find the right Guide for your tour, event or holiday.

Student Blue Badge Guides

How to Become a Guide

Are you a great communicator? Passionate about Scotland? Love travelling? Thirsty to learn more? 

If the answer is yes, then becoming a Tourist Guide could be the career for you. But first you'll require the right training and qualifications in order to become a member of The Scottish Tourist Guides Association

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Visitor Attractions and Industry Partners

Scotland has so much to do, see, experience, eat and drink. Find out a little more about some of the best h attractions, restaurants, shops and organisations here.